Question:
I need a wls-friendly primary care doctor. I had surgery 15 months ago,

and whenever I need to see my pcp he sort of ignores my wls history, and I constantly have to remind him what the procedure was, how it affects my meds, etc. So, anyone in the Wyandotte/Trenton/Soughtate, Michigan area who knows one?    — scottiemaam O. (posted on January 14, 2003)

January 14, 2003
Anne, I don't have an answer for you but good luck I'm 8 almost 8 months post op and haven't found one I'm in Las Vegas Nevada, I'm continunaly educating my doctor on what tests need to be ordered and what medications I can take..... I have yet to find one that's up on the WLS side of it.. It's frustrating to have to educate a person with a PHD, and someone you're paying just to write you a slip for it.... Good Luck and God Bless.
   — tannedtigress

January 16, 2003
What I found that helpful for me, was to find out who your Bariatric Surgeon recommended. Is that a concept, or what? I did not originally have a PCP, and when I went to the Bariatric surgeons seminar (say that 3 time real fast!), I decided to ask him who he usually gets referral from. That was a blessing! I was referred right away!
   — doubleh